As a result of this headline in today’s Inquirer.net, “8 nabbed in pot session inside a police vehicle in Quezon,” I surmised the article would…

In the Philippines some hospitals try to hold patients hostage until their bill is fully paid. I know from personal experience. An armed guard at…

First of all, we’ve had our Christmas tree up since the last week of October. Furthermore, our tree was on “Filipino Time” this year. The…

Take some advice from the crusty old expat.

UPDATED SEPT. 19, 2019 COAST GUARD IN ILOILO AND GUIMARAS NOW ENFORCES THE WEARING OF LIFE JACKETS In fairness to the local Coast Guard, I…

Saw this infographic on the Philippine News Agency website. “Countries Allowed Visa-Free Entry to PH Infographic” comes courtesy of the Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs,…

LATEST UPDATE “Philippines: Top Five Shortcuts for Fast Annulment” is today’s topic. How fast can you get an annulment in the Philippines? How much does…

“Bureau of Immigration Bans Personnel from NAIA” details a recent Bureau of Immigration (BI) July 26 Press Release. BI’s port operations division (POD) chief Grifton…

I like this new Manila mayor. In contrast to former Manila chiefs, Isko Moreno is on a fast track to “git ‘er done.” While former…

Six pesos senior smiles. That’s all it takes. 12 ¢ to brighten a senior citizen’s day in the Philippines. It all started last month. Seems…

You CAN go to jail in the Philippines if you commit adultery!

My asawa and I were riding the banca boat from Parola Wharf in Iloilo City back home to the Jordan Wharf in Guimaras. Guimaras is…